This Friday I'll see Neko Case live for the first time.  A perfect primer, her recent concert in Washington, DC recorded and podcasted by NPR. I've edited it down for your listening pleasure. Enjoy!

Download: Neko Case - Live in Washington

In technology news, Apple has released yet another version of the iPod Shuffle. This one is smaller than a house key and 4GB. 1000 songs on this tiny little baby! It will retail at just $79 complete with VoiceOver technology, which announces the name and artist of each song! Who needs a screen?! I'm happy to admit that I'm addicted to my iPod. It's got to be the greatest technological advance since the cell phone.